In interviews at Winterfest and on MLB Network Radio, Nationals’ closer Sean Doolittle shared his thoughts on what Washington’s done to build the roster for 2019. When he was on the mound in 2018, Washington Nationals’ closer Sean Doolittle dominated opposing hitters, putting up a 1.60 ERA, 1.89 FIP, six walks (1.20 BB/9), and 60 Ks (12.00 K/9) in 45 innings pitched, over which he held opposing hitters to a combined .136/.178/.213 line (.033/.171/.033 vs left-handed hitters and .160/.180/.256 vs right-handed hitters). “It’s been full-go, and it’s been going really well. It’s...

Sean Doolittle talked this past weekend and again today about following all the rumors around free agent outfielder Bryce Harper and selfishly hoping Harper returns to D.C. Like just about every other player who walked into the so-called media pit last weekend at Washington Nationals’ Winterfest in D.C., Nats’ closer Sean Doolittle was asked how often he’s asked about free agent outfielder Bryce Harper and where the 26-year-old is going to end up signing this winter. “Quite a lot,” Doolittle laughed. “Like do they think I have some sort of inside info, which I definitely...

Catch up on the last 24 hours in Nationals news now that WinterFest 2018 is in the books... The Mariners, Nationals, Mets, and Phillies seem interested in making this offseason the antithesis to the 2017-18 offseason: full of activity and exciting. Step it up, everyone else. Here’s the news from Natsfest: Anthony Rendon, Nationals plan to keep talking extension (MASN)"It all sounds so simple, but of course it’s not. Rendon, who is represented by Scott Boras, is going to command a massive deal. And though he may not approach [Bryce] Harper in terms of total dollar amount or hot stove...